Many Americans suffer from gastric upsets and most would think little of the bloating they experience. Sometimes, people would think it’s just something bad that they ate that day that gave them the stomach upset, not thinking it could be a whole lot worse. If you are getting this more [...]

While celiac disease is a condition of the digestive tract, its implications can be far-reaching. Remember that most experts agree that the immune system resides in the digestive tract. Because of this, celiac disease can lead to complications well beyond the small intestine. Individuals suffering from celiac disease could find [...]

By the time people are finally diagnosed with this condition they usually are very familiar with it. Nevertheless, for family members and friends who don’t realize what it is, celiac disease affects the digestive tract. The condition is specifically triggered by eating meals that contain the protein gluten. The intake [...]

If you are a celiac (a person having celiac disease) then you will get a depression as a consequence of celiac disease sooner or later. A research study shows prevalence of celiac disease in one out of every 133 persons in US. So even if you are not aware of [...]

Eating grain products – breads, cakes, cereals – have long been consider a healthy choice. If you look at the RDA recommendations, grains, at the bottom of the pyramid, are what you should be eating the most of to maintain a healthy body. The RDA’s recommendations do not consider any [...]

Antibodies for tissue transglutaminase found in the intestines of blood test negative celiac disease patients are also found in the intestine and brain in people with brain disease due to gluten. Gluten ataxia is a brain disorder characterized by balance disturbances not explained by any other cause but due to [...]

Wheat is among the most common triggers of food allergy and sensitivity. People suffering from reactions to wheat or its constituent proteins gluten and gliadin often suffer from diarrhea, stomach pain, and other gastrointestinal discomforts. A condition called celiac disease is also characterized by intolerance to gluten and gliadin, found [...]